As more and more time passes in the age of technology, we find that many new inventions are hitting the shelves for us to utilize in our day-to-day lives. However, with these new inventions come all new risks when technology backfires and malfunctions. Such is the case for an invention that is all the rage …
Rental Car Companies: Recalls and Injuries
Do Rental Car Companies Have to Fix Recalls? What if I am Injured in a Rental Car That Still Has Recalls Pending? Rental car accidents are not heard of in the news as frequently as other accidents, but that does not mean that they don’t happen. For instance, there was a case involving Jacqueline Houck …
Defective Takata Airbags: Manipulated Data
Recently, Takata Corp, a Japanese company specializing in airbags, was put under scrutiny when evidence was shown that the company manipulated data to cover up problems with its products. This pressured the company to quickly put out recalls for millions of their airbag inflators on handfuls of car models. The airbag ruptures were unfortunately linked …
Recalls Regarding Children’s Items
Christmas is an exciting time of year for many, and especially children who enjoy coming downstairs to presents wrapped under a tree. However, when you think about the joy on your children’s faces as they open presents, you typically won’t associate it with possible dangers. However, dangers are present in many situations that we may …
Recent Recall News – Part 9
Martha Stewart Stainless Steel Cookware Sets On December 29, Macy recalled Martha Stewart Stainless Steel cookware from her 10-piece cookware set collection. Why? The metal discs that cover the frying pan’s rivets can pop off and hit consumers, which poses an injury hazard. About 121,000 of these units have been under scrutiny for recall. So, …
Recent Recalls: Fire and Shock Hazards
Transformers Recalled due to Fire and Shock Hazards Basler Electric recalled 11,900 electrical transformers due to the circuit breaker failing to trip, which can pose a fire and electrical shock hazards. The Basler Electric transformers are officially known as Basler Class 2’s with date codes between 1435 and 1446, using a Tyco circuit breaker. There …
Recent Recall News – Part 8
Safety Notification Issued on OmniPod Insulin Management System On November 2, 2015 (but not released until December 2, 2015) a voluntary Field Safety Notification was released by Insulet Corporation for 15 lots of the OmniPod, which were distributed in the United States and three lots distributed internationally. Since Novemeber 2, Insulet has been notifying its …
Safety Notification Issued on OmniPod Insulin Management System
Recent Recalls On November 2, 2015 (but not released until December 2, 2015) a voluntary Field Safety Notification was released by Insulet Corporation for 15 lots of the OmniPod, which were distributed in the United States and three lots distributed internationally. Since Novemeber 2, Insulet has been notifying its distributors and customers by email and …
Recalled Products
Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Fire Hazard On November 24, 2015, Ski-Doo Snowmobiles were recalled due to damage to the fuel hose causing a leak, which poses a fire hazard. About 2,800 snowmobiles were part of this recall. 68 Models of these 2016 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles were recalled, each equipped with a 600 HO E-TEC engine or …
Recent Recalls – Part 2
What’s new in recalls for this week? You can find out more about recall alerts surrounding a compact tractor, an adapter kit, and a Snickers Cake. Compact Tractors Recalled Due to Fire Hazard On November 12, 2015, Mahindra USA recalled eMax Compact Tractors. The hazard present involved fuel lines breaking or leaking, which can pose …
Motor Vehicle Defects and Safety Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, provides recall information all the way from 1966 to present. These recalls include motor vehicle products that experienced a safety-related defect or didn’t comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards. The various products include motor vehicles and related equipment, child safety …
Recent Food Recalls
There are many reasons why a recall may be initiated for food items. Some of these reasons include the discovery of an organism in a product, discovery of an allergen, or a mislabeling or misbranding of food. Any item that can make a consumer sick is known as a defective item and can be pulled …
Recent Recall News – Part 7
Gas Golf and Transport Vehicles Recalled Due to Fire Hazard On November 5, 2015, Precedent Gas Golf and Transport Vehicles recalled their vehicles due to an improperly factory-installed hose clamp. The clamp could rub and wear a hole in the fuel tank, which could cause a leak and pose a fire hazard. About 11,600 of …
Food Recall News
Food manufacturing companies take special precautions to assure that their products will not cause harm to consumers. This is because, each year, products pose risks and hazards due to bacteria and other issues. Bad products that haven’t been handled properly can sometimes pose problems involving food poisoning. Food contamination occurs when somebody prepares food with …
Recent Recall News – Part 6
Each week, many items are recalled and pulled from shelves because they can pose risks and hazards to those who use them. These products include food items, vehicle parts, and general products used around the house. Now you can follow up on the most recent items and what to do if you happen to own …
Recent Recall News – Part 5
All-Terrain vehicles Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Youth Model Can-Am all-terrain vehicles have been recalled due to the fuel filter breaking and leaking, which can pose a fire hazard. They are model years 2015 and 2016 Youth Model Can-Am DS 90 and DS 90 X ATVs and come in black and yellow color. Eight reports …
Food and Drug Administration Recall News
Beacon Tip Angiographic Catheters On October 7, 2015, Cook Medical put out a recall for select sized Beacon Tip Angiographic Catheters, which were found to exhibit tip splitting or separation. 42 Medical Device Reports have been made due to the fact that tip splitting is a defect that has the potential to lead to loss …
Recent Recall News – Part 4
Every year, there are recalls for consumer products across the United States. This could be because there are defects that pose risks to the consumers or just for preventative measures. In the state of New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Health overlooks the regulation of things like food, drugs, and cosmetics. You can find …
Vehicle Safety
Accidents involving motor vehicles are constantly taking place, causing many injuries and even fatalities per year. Safe driving in turn causes the roadways to be safer, preventing these accidents from happening in the first place. But how can you prevent yourself from becoming a statistic? Now you can learn about different things involving vehicle safety …
Recent Recall News – Part 3
Every week, more and more consumer products are being recalled due to defects. Defective products may carry risks that could cause harm to a consumer. To prevent injuries, it is important to be aware of products that may cause said harm and find out what you should do if you happen to own one of …